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MG HS Hybrid vs MG HS Plug-in Hybrid in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 07 Sept 2026Comparing MG HS Hybrid vs HS Plug-in Hybrid variants

The short answer

HS Plug-in Hybrid has 9 mm more ground clearance.

Choose the MG HS Hybrid if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Strongly equipped hybrid SUV with full-size boot and rich tech, priced to sit below the PHEV for buyers prioritizing efficiency but not pure EV commuting. Best suited to urban and inter-city users wanting lower fuel bills, modern features, and no need to plug-in daily.

Pros

Well-equipped interior with power, memory, and heated front seats.

Large 507 L boot despite hybrid hardware, practical for families.

Dual 12.3" screens and wireless smartphone integration feel premium.

Lower purchase price than the PHEV while retaining many features.

Cons

Very small hybrid battery limits pure electric driving capability.

Important safety specs like airbag count and ADAS not clearly disclosed.

Fuel economy and rated mileage figures not provided officially.

Warranty on the whole vehicle is short at 1 year compared to rivals.

As of 07 Sept 2026

Choose the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid if

HS Plug-in Hybrid has 9 mm more ground clearance.

The PHEV is the most powerful and longest-range HS, so it suits buyers prioritizing EV driving and performance. Its price is high for Nepal, but it makes sense if you want premium features and daily charging capability.

Pros

Strong 299PS output.

Long WLTP electric range.

Fast 7kW AC charging.

Premium Trophy equipment available.

Cons

Very expensive in Nepal.

Ground clearance not officially stated.

Boot is smaller than petrol HS.

Trophy battery weight and price are high.

As of 23 Aug 2026

14 rows compared

HS Hybrid

रु 1,39,99,000Lowest price

HS Plug-in Hybrid

रु 1,39,99,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 1,39,99,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 1,39,99,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

hybrid

Distributor

Paramount Motors and G.O Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cashरु 3,00,000Expired

NAIMA Expo 2026 discount of Rs 300,000 off HS HEV list price.

Ended 16 Aug 2026

cashरु 3,00,000Expired

Nada Expo discount on PHEV

Ended 31 Aug 2026

bundledExpired

Complimentary one-year Auto Plus Insurance

Ended 31 Aug 2026

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

1,496 cc

Max power

105 kW (142.8 PS)

Max torque

230 Nm

Battery

Not disclosed

24.7 kWh

Claimed range

Not disclosed

0 km

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Wheelbase

2,765 mm

Ground clearance

167 mm

176 mm+9 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

Service centres

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·PVC Seats

·Driver Seat Memory

·6-Way Electrically Adjustable Driver Seat

·4-Way Electrically Adjustable Driver Lumbar Support

·4-Way Electrically Adjustable Passenger Seat

·Heated Front Seats

·Front & Rear All Doors Up Down Windows with Anti Trap

·Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel

·PU Steering Wheel

·Leather Gear Shifter

·Luggage Covering Curtain

·Sunglasses Box

·Electronic Panoramic Sunroof with Anti Trap

·Electric & Auto AC Control

·Rear AC Vent

·Dual Zone Auto Climate Control

·Black leather style upholstery

·Multi Function Steering Wheel

As of 06 Sept 2026

·PVC Seats

·Driver Seat Memory

·6-Way Electrically Adjustable Driver Seat

·4-Way Electrically Adjustable Driver Lumbar Support

·4-Way Electrically Adjustable Passenger Seat

·Heated Front Seats

·Front & Rear All Doors Up Down Windows with Anti Trap

·Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel

·PU Steering Wheel

·Leather Gear Shifter

·Luggage Covering Curtain

·Sunglasses Box

·Electronic Panoramic Sunroof with Anti Trap

·Rear Window Heating

·Electric & Auto AC Control

·Rear AC Vent

·Dual Zone Auto Climate Control

·Multi Function Steering Wheel

·Black leather style upholstery

As of 31 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·12.3" Digital Driver Information Display

·8-Speaker Audio System

·12.3" Colour Touchscreen

·Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

·360° Camera (HD) with Transparent Chassis

·iSmart*

·Wireless Phone Charging

·Personalised display with 2 themes and 3 modes

·iSmart App Support: Remote Vehicle Lock/Unlock, Control Air Conditioning (On/Off), Real-Time GPS Tracking, Instant Vehicle Status Updates

As of 06 Sept 2026

·12.3" Digital Driver Information Display

·8-Speaker Audio System

·12.3" Colour Touchscreen

·Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

·360° Camera (HD) with Transparent Chassis

·iSmart*

·Wireless Phone Charging

·Personalised display with 2 themes and 3 modes

·iSmart supports Remote Vehicle Lock/Unlock

·iSmart supports Control Air Conditioning (On/Off)

·iSmart supports Real-Time GPS Tracking

·iSmart supports Instant Vehicle Status Updates

·Inbuilt Car App: YouTube

·Inbuilt Car App: Spotify

·Inbuilt Car App: TikTok

As of 31 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Adaptive Cruise Control

·Autonomous Emergency Braking

·Lane Change Assist

·Lane Keep Assist

·Lane Departure Warning System

·Emergency Lane Keep Assist

·Intelligent Cruise Assist

·Intelligent Speed Limit Assist

·Blind Spot Detection

·Electric Parking Brake

·Driver Monitor Status

·Forward Collision Warning

·Rear Collision Warning

·Rear Cross Traffic Braking

·Front Cross Traffic Alert

·Door Open Warning

·Direct Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

·Driver Airbag + Passenger Airbag

·Two Side Airbags

·Two Curtain Airbags

·Far Side Airbag

·Electronic Stability Program

·Hill Start Assist

·Autohold

·MG Pilot Custom (ADAS)

As of 06 Sept 2026

·Adaptive Cruise Control

·Autonomous Emergency Braking

·Lane Change Assist

·Lane Keep Assist

·Lane Departure Warning System

·Emergency Lane Keep Assist

·Intelligent Cruise Assist

·Intelligent Speed Limit Assist

·Blind Spot Detection

·Electric Parking Brake

·Driver Monitor Status

·Forward Collision Warning

·Rear Collision Warning

·Rear Cross Traffic Braking

·Front Cross Traffic Alert

·Door Open Warning

·Direct Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

·Driver Airbag + Passenger Airbag

·Two Side Airbags

·Two Curtain Airbags

·Far Side Airbag

·Electronic Stability Program

·Hill Start Assist

·Autohold

·MG Pilot Custom (ADAS)

As of 31 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Tire Size: 225/55 R19

·Space Saver Spare Tyre

·Silver Roof Rails

·Boneless Front Wiper

·Front & Rear Parking Sensors

·Door Mirror with LED Indicator

·Electrically Adjustable, Electric Folding & Heated Side Mirrors with Memory Function

·Rear Privacy Glass

·LED Headlights with Manual Levelling

·LED Daytime Running Lights

·LED Taillight

·Automatic Headlights

·Intelligent Headlamp Control

·Front & Rear Fog Lights

·Colour Options: Diamond Red, Arctic Blue, Sterling Silver, Pearl White, Hampstead Grey, Pebble Black

·Slim LED headlights

·X-shape light signature

·19'' Alloy wheels (255/55 R19)

As of 06 Sept 2026

·Tire Size: 225/55 R19

·Tire Repair Kit

·Silver Roof Rails

·Boneless Front Wiper

·Front & Rear Parking Sensors

·Door Mirror with LED Indicator

·Electrically Adjustable, Electric Folding & Heated Side Mirrors with Memory Function

·Rear Privacy Glass

·Side Step

·LED Headlights with Manual Levelling

·LED Daytime Running Lights

·LED Taillight

·Automatic Headlights

·Intelligent Headlamp Control

·Front & Rear Fog Lights

·19'' Alloy wheels (255/55 R19)

·Colour Options: Pebble Black

·Colour Options: Diamond Red

·Colour Options: Arctic Blue

·Colour Options: Sterling Silver

·Colour Options: Pearl White

·Colour Options: Hampstead Grey

·X-shape light signature

·Slim LED headlights

As of 31 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Introductory price: NPR 1,19,99,000.

·Official price also cited as Rs 11.999 million.

·MG HS HEV unveiled at NAIMA Auto Show 2026.

·High-voltage battery warranty: 8 years / 150,000 km.

·Traction motor warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km.

·Vehicle warranty: 1 year.

As of 07 Sept 2026

·Official Nepal price Rs. 13,999,000

·Paramount Motors is the Nepal distributor

As of 23 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

MG HS Hybrid

MG HS Plug-in Hybrid

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 1,39,99,000

रु 1,39,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 25,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 1,40,32,985

≈ रु 1,40,32,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 1,68,307 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 1,68,307 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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MG HS Hybrid vs MG HS Plug-in Hybrid — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — MG HS Hybrid or MG HS Plug-in Hybrid?

As of September 2026, the MG HS Hybrid starts at Rs 1.4 crore ex-showroom — the same as the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid at Rs 1.4 crore.

What is the price of the MG HS Hybrid and MG HS Plug-in Hybrid in Nepal?

The MG HS Hybrid costs Rs 1.4 crore and the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid costs Rs 1.4 crore (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the MG HS Hybrid or the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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